In Case of Emergency; To remove the spare tire:; Stowing the spare tire:- Page 276

In Case of Emergency

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To remove the spare tire:

1. Assemble the jack handle to the lug

wrench.

2. If equipped, unlock and remove the

spare tire carrier lock from the rear
access hole located just above the
rear bumper and below the tailgate.

3. Insert the straight end of the jack han-

dle into the rear access hole.
Forward motion will stop and resis-
tance to turning will be felt when
properly engaged.

4. Turn the handle counterclockwise

until tire is lowered to the ground and
the cable is slightly slack.

5. Remove the retainer from the spare

tire.

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Stowing the spare tire:

1. Lay the tire on the ground with the

outboard side facing up.

2. Install the retainer through the wheel

center and slide the wheel under the
vehicle.

3. Turn the spare handle clockwise until

the tire is raised to its original posi-
tion underneath the vehicle. The spare
handle ratchets when the tire is raised
to the stowed position. It will not
allow you to overtighten.

4. If your vehicle is equipped with

P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a
flat or inflated full size spare tire in
the spare tire carrier. The flat full size
tire should be stowed and tied down
in the pickup box bed until it can be
repaired.

5. If removed, install the spare tire car-

rier lock on the access hole in the
bumper.